German representation in Quebec
German Consulate General in Montreal
The Consulate General of Germany in Montreal represents German interests in Quebec, except Gatineau. Regular passport and other consular services are handled by the German Consulate General in Toronto.
Contact details
Contact the German Consulate General in Montreal
The Consulate General is headed by Consul General Christian Wagner and is located on René-Lévesque Boulevard West in downtown Montreal.
Suite 4315
Montreal, QC H3B 4W8
Canada
Friday: until 2:00 p.m.
No regular consular services: The Montreal Consulate General has not maintained a consular section since 2015. Passport applications and most other legal and consular matters are handled by the German Consulate General in Toronto.
Consulate location
Where is the German Consulate General in Montreal?
The Consulate General is located at 1250 René-Lévesque Boulevard West in downtown Montreal.
The current official address is 1250 René-Lévesque Boulevard West, Suite 4315, Montreal, QC H3B 4W8, Canada.
About the mission
About the German Consulate General in Montreal
The German Consulate General in Montreal is an official career mission of the Federal Republic of Germany in Canada.
The mission represents German interests in Quebec, with the exception of Gatineau, and supports relations between Germany and Quebec in political, economic, cultural and other areas.
The Consulate General is headed by Consul General Christian Wagner.
Although Montreal remains a German Consulate General, it no longer operates a regular consular section. Germany reorganized its consular services in Canada in 2015, and most legal and consular matters for residents of Quebec are now handled by the Consulate General in Toronto.
Important service information
Consular Services
The German Consulate General in Montreal does not provide regular consular services.
Passports
Regular German passport services for residents of the Montreal administrative district are handled by the German Consulate General in Toronto.
Legal and consular matters
Legalizations, certifications and other legal or consular procedures should normally be directed to the Consulate General in Toronto.
Occasional consular service days
Staff from the German Consulate General in Toronto may provide limited services at the Montreal premises several times during the off-season, generally between fall and early spring.
Schengen visas
Short-stay Schengen visa applications from this area are handled by the Austrian Embassy in Ottawa under the current representation arrangement.
Do not travel to Montreal for a passport appointment without checking first: The Consulate General does not offer routine passport or other comprehensive consular services. Use the official German mission information to identify the correct office.
Area of responsibility
Administrative District of the German Consulate General in Montreal
The Montreal mission has an administrative district but no separate consular district for legal and consular services.
Its administrative district covers:
- Quebec, except Gatineau
For legal and consular matters, including passport procedures, the competent German career mission is generally the Consulate General in Toronto.
Gatineau: Gatineau is specifically excluded from the Montreal Consulate General’s administrative district.
Visitor information
Before You Visit
Make sure the Montreal office is the correct German mission for your purpose before travelling.
Check the service location
Passport and most legal and consular procedures are handled by the Consulate General in Toronto rather than Montreal.
Check for consular service days
Limited temporary consular services may occasionally be offered in Montreal by visiting staff from Toronto. Dates are announced by Germany’s official missions in Canada.
General office hours
The Consulate General currently lists office hours Monday to Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Friday until 2:00 p.m. These are not passport or consular customer-service hours.
Frequently asked questions
German Consulate General Montreal FAQ
Is there a German Consulate General in Montreal?
Yes. Germany maintains an active Consulate General at 1250 René-Lévesque Boulevard West in Montreal.
Who is the German Consul General in Montreal?
Christian Wagner is currently listed by the German Federal Foreign Office and the Government of Quebec as Consul General.
What is the address?
The current official address is 1250 René-Lévesque Boulevard West, Suite 4315, Montreal, QC H3B 4W8, Canada.
What is the telephone number?
The current official telephone number is +1 514 931 2277.
What is the email address?
The Government of Quebec currently lists info@montreal.diplo.de.
Can I apply for a German passport in Montreal?
Not through the regular Montreal office. The Consulate General in Montreal no longer maintains a regular consular section. Passport matters are normally handled by the German Consulate General in Toronto.
Does the Montreal Consulate General provide consular services?
Not on a regular basis. Since 2015, comprehensive consular services have been handled elsewhere, primarily by the Consulate General in Toronto. Limited temporary consular service days may occasionally take place in Montreal.
Which area does the German Consulate General in Montreal cover?
Its administrative district covers Quebec except Gatineau. It does not have its own consular district for legal and consular matters.
Where should Quebec residents apply for German consular services?
For most passport, legal and consular matters, residents should contact the German Consulate General in Toronto.
What are the opening hours?
The Consulate General currently lists Monday to Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Friday until 2:00 p.m. These general office hours should not be interpreted as walk-in hours for passport or other consular services.
Official information
Sources
Official German and Quebec government sources used to verify the mission, current Consul General, contact details, opening hours, administrative district and consular-service arrangements.